Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75

Overview

• Brief description of the sauna/facility type

  • This is a Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel (Gainesville I-75) offering a full-service midscale property with resort-style outdoor leisure facilities including a pool and hot tub/spa area. While the property is a hotel rather than a standalone sauna, it features a resort-style pool and spa (hot tub) as part of its leisure amenities.

• Overall atmosphere and experience

  • The hotel presents a relaxed, family-friendly, and business-convenient atmosphere. It markets itself as centrally located in “Gator Country,” close to the University of Florida and local medical centers, and emphasizes comfortable, practical stays with complimentary breakfast, a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor leisure areas, and meeting facilities for small groups.

Features & Amenities

• Resort-style outdoor pool and spa (hot tub) with lounge seating
• Cabanas (2) and covered grill area (3 grills) around the pool
• Outdoor patio and fire pit for social gatherings
• Full-size basketball court on property
• 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center (treadmill, elliptical, free weights, rower, stationary bike, stair stepper)
• Complimentary Express Start breakfast (hot items, signature cinnamon rolls, coffee all day)
• Complimentary self parking for registered guests (includes accessible spaces)
• Business center (24-hour) and meeting space (boardroom for ~16 people)
• Guest services: laundry (onsite self-service), dry cleaning pickup, wake-up calls
• Accessible features: ADA-compliant rooms and routes, accessible pool access, accessible parking and ramps
• In-room conveniences: microwave, mini-refrigerator, Keurig/coffee maker, 49" TV, work desk

Services

• Complimentary hot breakfast buffet (Express Start)
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
• 24-hour fitness center access
• Outdoor pool and hot tub (whirlpool)
• Meeting/boardroom rental and AV support for small groups
• Business services: fax/scanner/printer/copying
• Onsite guest laundry and dry cleaning pickup
• Limited housekeeping
• Reservations and front desk support (phone and email contact listed)

Pricing

• Specific room rates are not listed on the provided content. Rates vary by date and booking option.
• Complimentary items/services noted:
  • Free breakfast with stay
  • Complimentary self parking for registered guests
  • Free Wi‑Fi
  • Fitness center (no charge)

Location & Hours

• Address: 3370 S.W. 42nd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608, United States

• Reservations: 1 888 HOLIDAY (1-888-465-4329)

• Front desk: +1-352-378-1300

• Email: gnves@tkohotels.com

• Check-in: 4:00 PM

• Check-out: 11:00 AM

• Minimum check-in age: 21

• Operating hours (available details):

  • Breakfast: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Outdoor pool: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (whirlpool available)
  • Fitness center: Open 24/7
  • Business center: 24-hour services noted

• Nearby: ~3 miles from University of Florida; close to UF Health/Shands, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, Celebration Pointe & Butler Plaza shopping/dining

Notes

• What makes this property special or different:
  • The hotel combines practical guestroom amenities (microwave, fridge, Keurig) with a resort-style outdoor leisure area — including cabanas, grills, a fire pit, pool and hot tub — providing a resort feel within a chain-branded, value-oriented hotel.
  • Strong appeal for both families (kids eat free, outdoor gathering spaces) and business/medical travelers (proximity to hospitals, meeting room and business services).
  • Extensive accessibility features: accessible rooms, pool access, parking and ramps make it suitable for guests with mobility needs.
  • A small-boardroom meeting option allows local groups to host events without large conference facilities.

Quick practical highlights

• Free breakfast + coffee all day
• Pool & hot tub with cabanas and outdoor grills
• 24/7 fitness center and small meeting space
• Convenient location for University of Florida and local medical centers